Dutch courage

Definition of Dutch couragenext

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for Dutch courage
Noun
  • That reduced alcohol spending is not due to price changes, but because consumption is falling, the report said.
    Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 5 Mar. 2026
  • The blow keeps you awake and the alcohol lowers your inhibitions.
    Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Mother Tucker’s Tavern Mother Tucker’s Tavern serves strong drinks, friendly bartenders, classic pub grub, and a come-as-you-are vibe.
    Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 3 Jan. 2026
  • Go in a smallish group, belly up to the bar to put your name in, then order a strong drink if there's a wait.
    Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • Husien then reportedly committed robberies at an unspecified minimart and at a San Jose liquor store on McKee Road, the latter allegedly at knifepoint.
    Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2026
  • The pair were also suspected in an armed robbery of a convenience store in San Mateo County on the same day, followed by an armed robbery at a liquor store on McKee Road in East San Jose.
    Tim Fang, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Some small changes might lift your spirits.
    Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2026
  • Assuming that businesses passed the entire fee to consumers, as expected, costs would rise about 3 cents for six 12-ounce beer cans, 5 cents for a standard-sized wine bottle and 26 cents for a fifth of spirits.
    Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 27 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Nowadays, Luxco counts several different types of booze brands among its assets, including Rebel, Ezra Brooks, and Blood Oath bourbons; Limestone Branch Distillery and its Yellowstone Bourbon; and Mexico’s Destiladora Gonzalez Lux.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 26 Feb. 2026
  • Irish symbols, booze and leprechauns were glorified.
    Bella Monaco, Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The small bar offers rum tastings and a menu of cocktails for enjoying indoors or on the outdoor terrace, which is especially pretty at sunset.
    Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2026
  • The River Is Waiting follows Corby, a dad laid off from his job in an advertising firm’s art department, who secretly drinks 100-proof rum and abuses prescription medication while caring for his twin 2-year-olds.
    Eric Magnuson, The Atlantic, 2 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • For these reasons, some providers are hesitant to prescribe stimulants to older adults.
    Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 25 Feb. 2026
  • Without the stimulant, your brain often struggles to find its natural rhythm.
    Brandi Jones, Verywell Health, 23 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Followers like Amresh Chawla say they are drawn to the group’s tenets of vegetarianism and strict moral code, specifically the mandate to shun intoxicants.
    Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
  • In California, weed is more than a business, more than merely a recreational intoxicant that was finally turned into a legal industry in 2016.
    Scott Eden, Rolling Stone, 1 Feb. 2026
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“Dutch courage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Dutch%20courage. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.

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